2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Indigenous Services Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 44 10 15 8 0 1 67 23 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 39 13 15 6 1 0 65 22 69
2018 Bisexual 21 42 9 19 9 0 0 63 28 50
2018 Other 6 65 15 13 0 0 0 71 13 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 40 11 20 11 0 1 58 31 555

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 37 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1907
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 30 13 8 5 1 0 73 14 70
2018 Bisexual 44 40 3 12 2 0 0 84 13 50
2018 Other 23 42 13 23 0 0 0 64 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 41 13 7 3 0 0 78 10 554

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 37 7 7 4 0 0 83 10 1898
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 29 6 8 9 0 1 76 18 69
2018 Bisexual 39 53 3 4 2 0 0 91 5 50
2018 Other 31 33 20 16 0 0 0 65 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 36 8 8 3 0 0 80 12 552

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 35 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 1916
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 38 4 11 4 0 1 81 15 70
2018 Bisexual 36 40 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 50
2018 Other 53 22 4 20 0 0 0 75 20 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 33 16 13 7 0 0 64 20 552

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1907
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 47 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 68
2018 Bisexual 27 52 8 9 4 0 0 79 14 49
2018 Other 29 17 16 25 13 0 0 46 38 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 38 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 552

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 33 16 12 11 0 0 61 23 1912
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 41 13 12 8 0 0 66 21 70
2018 Bisexual 14 50 18 14 5 0 0 63 19 50
2018 Other 18 24 26 31 0 0 0 42 31 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 31 17 18 13 1 0 51 31 554

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 43 12 12 7 0 0 70 18 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 46 11 7 14 0 0 68 21 70
2018 Bisexual 16 45 9 16 14 0 0 61 30 50
2018 Other 13 49 7 11 20 0 0 62 31 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 41 15 13 7 1 0 64 20 553

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 41 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 42 15 1 5 0 0 79 6 70
2018 Bisexual 43 35 8 11 2 0 0 79 13 50
2018 Other 41 44 0 8 3 4 0 89 11 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 37 14 6 3 1 0 77 9 553

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 39 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 34 18 6 7 0 0 69 13 70
2018 Bisexual 26 43 15 14 2 0 0 69 16 49
2018 Other 14 37 22 22 0 4 0 53 23 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 35 18 17 11 0 0 54 27 554

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 34 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 1897
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 34 12 5 4 0 0 80 9 68
2018 Bisexual 36 48 4 10 2 0 0 85 12 49
2018 Other 27 51 15 0 3 4 0 81 3 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 30 12 4 2 0 0 82 7 553

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 40 12 10 7 0 0 70 18 1904
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 39 13 12 7 0 0 68 20 69
2018 Bisexual 27 40 6 18 9 0 0 67 27 50
2018 Other 19 32 12 18 15 4 0 53 34 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 40 14 14 12 0 0 61 25 553

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 34 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 35 18 3 6 0 0 72 9 70
2018 Bisexual 38 41 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 50
2018 Other 27 24 12 30 3 4 0 53 34 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 37 18 12 9 0 0 61 21 551

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 38 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 1905
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 29 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 70
2018 Bisexual 23 36 12 24 4 0 2 60 28 49
2018 Other 31 18 24 15 0 12 0 56 17 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 34 19 14 11 0 0 55 26 551

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 39 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 1911
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 41 9 9 8 0 0 73 18 70
2018 Bisexual 31 52 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 50
2018 Other 39 39 11 7 0 4 0 82 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 36 15 9 4 1 0 72 14 555

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 64 17 1913
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 28 18 13 9 0 0 60 22 70
2018 Bisexual 39 26 19 4 9 0 4 67 13 50
2018 Other 44 27 18 7 4 0 0 71 11 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 33 19 10 9 0 2 61 19 555

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 26 38 15 8 1 1 23 38 1911
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 32 38 9 8 0 0 17 45 69
2018 Bisexual 15 30 26 19 11 0 0 29 45 50
2018 Other 20 21 12 22 21 4 0 45 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 27 36 11 5 2 1 16 46 559

Question 16b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 26 28 19 10 1 1 30 41 1906
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 23 33 18 7 0 0 26 41 70
2018 Bisexual 21 12 31 27 8 0 0 35 33 50
2018 Other 25 20 18 14 13 10 0 30 50 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 24 26 16 7 3 3 25 48 557

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 25 28 16 7 1 2 24 47 1904
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 28 31 8 4 0 2 12 56 70
2018 Bisexual 12 35 29 18 6 0 0 25 47 50
2018 Other 14 34 20 16 6 10 0 25 53 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 29 22 11 7 1 3 20 57 554

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 17 34 25 12 1 1 38 26 1900
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 24 34 20 13 0 0 33 33 70
2018 Bisexual 5 24 30 39 2 0 0 40 29 49
2018 Other 12 9 14 29 31 4 0 63 22 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 18 31 21 11 1 3 33 34 557

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 23 26 19 10 1 2 29 44 1905
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 31 24 15 10 0 0 25 52 70
2018 Bisexual 20 23 24 28 6 0 0 33 43 50
2018 Other 11 26 12 7 29 15 0 42 44 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 24 27 11 8 2 1 20 53 557

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 25 27 18 10 2 2 29 44 1905
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 31 28 14 8 3 0 23 49 70
2018 Bisexual 8 30 35 22 3 2 0 25 39 50
2018 Other 17 29 12 7 12 16 7 25 60 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 20 26 14 8 3 3 23 48 556

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 24 32 15 6 2 1 22 45 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 33 31 14 4 0 0 18 51 70
2018 Bisexual 16 26 28 27 3 0 0 30 42 49
2018 Other 14 24 21 25 6 4 6 35 42 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 28 23 13 5 2 3 19 57 555
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 31 19 12 9 5 2 57 22 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 24 20 22 9 1 2 48 31 68
2018 Bisexual 14 41 23 14 4 4 0 58 18 50
2018 Other 27 24 16 11 6 15 0 60 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 26 20 15 15 4 2 48 31 552

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 31 10 11 8 1 0 71 19 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 31 11 12 6 0 0 70 18 68
2018 Bisexual 26 45 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 50
2018 Other 46 28 7 15 0 4 0 77 16 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 26 11 12 14 1 1 63 26 553

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 23 20 16 14 11 3 41 35 1907
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 16 23 23 16 14 0 28 45 68
2018 Bisexual 13 17 21 14 25 11 1 33 43 50
2018 Other 0 35 6 11 18 29 0 50 41 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 21 16 18 12 3 35 40 552

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 37 9 9 4 0 0 79 12 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 38 18 4 4 0 0 74 8 67
2018 Bisexual 35 52 2 10 2 0 0 87 11 50
2018 Other 25 54 11 7 0 4 0 82 7 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 36 10 11 8 0 0 72 18 553

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 39 11 6 3 1 0 79 10 1905
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 48 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 68
2018 Bisexual 31 50 17 0 2 0 0 81 2 50
2018 Other 22 60 0 4 0 13 0 95 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 36 19 8 6 1 0 67 14 551
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 33 11 9 6 1 0 73 15 1902
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 33 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 69
2018 Bisexual 46 32 6 12 3 0 0 78 16 50
2018 Other 35 23 11 11 16 4 0 61 28 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 32 15 12 9 0 0 65 21 551

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 29 10 7 5 2 0 77 12 1898
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 29 18 4 2 0 0 76 6 69
2018 Bisexual 45 39 7 3 5 0 0 85 8 50
2018 Other 36 38 0 16 6 4 0 77 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 28 14 11 7 2 1 67 19 549

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 30 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 1892
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 30 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 68
2018 Bisexual 48 26 7 15 3 0 0 75 19 50
2018 Other 31 24 11 11 19 4 0 58 31 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 29 15 12 10 1 1 63 22 551

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 57 23 10 4 5 1 0 81 9 1897
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 19 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 69
2018 Bisexual 66 17 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 50
2018 Other 47 30 4 4 0 13 0 90 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 26 14 5 7 1 1 73 13 549

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 27 10 6 6 1 0 77 13 1898
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 23 13 4 6 0 1 77 10 68
2018 Bisexual 39 39 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 50
2018 Other 38 13 23 16 6 4 0 53 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 23 16 10 8 0 0 65 19 550
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Senior Management

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 37 17 11 7 2 5 62 20 512
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 17 31 10 19 0 3 37 30 27
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 21 18 17 13 0 5 48 33 121

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 32 17 10 8 4 0 63 19 1913
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 29 23 12 9 2 0 55 22 70
2018 Bisexual 32 36 13 18 0 0 0 68 18 50
2018 Other 21 33 17 7 0 22 0 69 9 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 29 17 12 13 8 2 54 27 557

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 32 16 12 11 2 0 60 24 1913
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 31 23 14 12 0 0 51 26 70
2018 Bisexual 25 34 13 22 5 0 0 59 28 49
2018 Other 13 38 12 29 4 4 0 53 35 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 28 20 15 14 4 1 48 30 559

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 30 20 16 12 5 0 50 30 1906
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 26 26 17 16 0 0 42 32 70
2018 Bisexual 18 38 12 18 13 2 0 57 31 50
2018 Other 0 35 18 14 22 10 0 39 40 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 20 18 16 7 0 41 37 558

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 31 17 18 15 2 0 48 34 1911
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 33 15 24 15 0 0 46 39 70
2018 Bisexual 21 31 10 24 14 0 0 52 38 50
2018 Other 6 18 18 30 15 13 0 28 52 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 24 16 20 21 5 0 39 43 559
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 44 16 13 5 1 0 66 18 1900
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 49 15 14 6 0 0 65 21 70
2018 Bisexual 25 44 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 50
2018 Other 13 42 18 20 3 4 0 58 24 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 32 21 16 9 1 1 54 25 552

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 38 13 12 7 2 1 67 19 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 32 20 13 7 2 0 60 20 70
2018 Bisexual 26 40 14 12 5 3 0 68 18 50
2018 Other 13 40 16 14 14 4 0 55 29 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 32 16 15 10 3 1 57 26 555

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 39 20 11 5 1 0 64 16 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 32 34 8 5 1 0 53 13 69
2018 Bisexual 25 42 19 12 2 0 0 67 14 49
2018 Other 11 56 9 11 4 8 0 73 17 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 34 22 12 11 2 0 55 23 554

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 25 19 15 15 8 2 46 32 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 26 21 15 16 6 2 43 34 70
2018 Bisexual 21 11 11 37 10 5 4 35 52 49
2018 Other 0 27 7 29 4 33 0 40 50 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 17 20 16 22 11 2 33 44 556

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 33 18 14 12 3 0 55 27 1908
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 30 13 16 15 0 0 55 31 70
2018 Bisexual 23 29 14 31 2 0 0 53 33 50
2018 Other 11 29 22 13 7 18 0 48 25 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 27 18 19 16 3 1 44 37 555

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 25 16 17 19 3 1 46 37 1911
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 29 16 19 15 1 1 49 35 70
2018 Bisexual 21 37 9 19 13 0 1 59 32 50
2018 Other 21 42 4 4 18 4 7 70 25 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 20 19 15 24 5 3 37 43 554

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 37 20 12 7 3 0 60 19 1915
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 34 30 5 8 1 0 57 13 70
2018 Bisexual 19 29 32 17 0 3 0 49 17 50
2018 Other 14 35 27 16 4 4 0 51 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 32 26 14 10 5 1 47 25 557

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 39 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 1905
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 39 15 4 0 2 0 81 4 70
2018 Bisexual 28 42 13 14 0 3 0 72 15 50
2018 Other 43 43 6 4 0 4 0 89 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 34 20 6 6 3 1 68 12 559

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 41 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 1901
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 37 18 5 1 0 0 76 6 69
2018 Bisexual 30 47 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 50
2018 Other 39 48 4 0 4 4 0 91 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 38 15 10 7 2 1 68 17 558

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 38 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 1907
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 42 10 3 3 0 0 85 5 70
2018 Bisexual 34 48 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 50
2018 Other 29 63 4 0 0 4 0 95 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 38 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 555

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 33 18 11 8 1 0 62 19 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 24 32 13 5 0 0 49 19 70
2018 Bisexual 34 19 31 12 3 0 0 53 16 50
2018 Other 38 33 12 13 0 4 0 74 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 28 21 13 14 0 1 51 28 554

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 35 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 1893
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 30 26 13 5 0 0 56 18 70
2018 Bisexual 27 26 32 9 5 0 0 54 14 49
2018 Other 34 37 12 13 0 4 0 74 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 28 24 14 12 0 0 50 26 557

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 25 18 14 11 3 1 56 26 1907
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 27 18 13 10 0 0 59 23 70
2018 Bisexual 28 15 20 22 9 6 0 45 33 49
2018 Other 49 11 4 27 4 4 0 63 33 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 20 22 14 18 5 0 43 33 558
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not Sure
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 30 36 1912
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 26 35 70
2018 Bisexual 23 24 54 49
2018 Other 24 21 55 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 25 45 559

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 27 33 8 9 8 663
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 27 53 3 5 0 29
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 23 43 6 5 6 179
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 48. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 1918
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 80 70
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 557

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 359
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 143

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 61 359
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 143

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 359
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 143

Question 49d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 359

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 359
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 143

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 359
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 143

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 359
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 143

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 143

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 143

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 143

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 360
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 143

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 143

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 143

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 143

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 360
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 143

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 143

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 143

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 143

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 360
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 143

Question 51a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 58 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 143

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 143

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 360
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 143

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 360
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 143

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 360
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 143

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 143

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 143

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 360
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 143

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 360
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 143

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 345
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 138

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 345
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 138

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 345
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 138

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 345
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 138

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 345
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 138

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 345
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 138

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 345
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 138

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 345
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 138

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 345
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 138

Question 52j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 345
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 138

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 345
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 138

Question 52l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 345
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 138

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15

Question 52n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 61 345
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 138

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 345
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 138

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 345
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 138

Question 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 19 24 10 9 19 5 42 26 1912
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 18 27 13 11 13 5 37 29 69
2018 Bisexual 5 14 37 8 9 19 8 26 24 49
2018 Other 9 22 17 11 4 22 14 49 24 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 13 25 13 15 17 7 30 37 558

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 32 21 9 7 6 1 60 17 1910
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 40 20 9 6 1 1 64 16 69
2018 Bisexual 21 33 29 12 2 4 0 56 14 50
2018 Other 23 26 22 7 4 11 7 60 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 26 22 11 11 11 2 49 25 555
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 1920
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 90 70
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 86 558

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 207
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 84

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 70 207
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 84

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 207
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 84

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 84

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 207
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 84

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 207
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 84

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 207
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 84

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 84

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 28 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 84

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 84

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 206

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 84

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 84

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 206

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 84

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 84

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 84

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 84

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 84

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 206
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 84

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 208
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 84

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 208
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 84

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 208

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 208
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 84

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 208

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 208
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 84

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 207
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 84

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 208
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 84

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 205

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 205
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 82

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 205
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 82

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 205

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 205

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 205

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 205

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 205

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 205
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 82

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 205
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 82

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 205
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 82

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 205
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 82

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 82

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 205
2018 Prefer not to answer 65 82

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 203
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 82

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 18 28 6 5 23 4 46 15 1910
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 16 34 6 7 16 6 39 18 69
2018 Bisexual 9 21 33 9 2 21 6 41 14 50
2018 Other 9 29 22 0 4 22 14 59 7 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 15 32 6 8 24 5 36 20 557

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 30 24 7 5 8 1 60 13 1910
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 36 24 4 8 0 3 63 12 69
2018 Bisexual 27 31 23 9 3 7 0 63 13 50
2018 Other 20 35 18 4 9 11 3 64 15 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 26 26 8 7 12 2 53 18 557
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 23 24 15 21 0 1 39 37 1915
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 17 25 22 17 0 0 36 39 70
2018 Bisexual 13 35 18 15 20 0 0 47 34 49
2018 Other 16 11 22 20 20 11 0 30 45 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 18 21 17 20 0 2 40 38 556

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 25 30 15 14 0 0 41 29 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 26 26 17 11 0 0 46 28 70
2018 Bisexual 6 28 28 27 11 0 0 34 38 49
2018 Other 27 24 9 28 13 0 0 51 41 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 24 23 16 19 0 1 41 35 557

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 33 25 12 7 1 1 55 19 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 33 18 19 8 0 0 55 27 69
2018 Bisexual 24 25 27 22 2 0 0 49 23 48
2018 Other 42 22 9 4 12 10 0 72 18 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 30 22 15 11 0 3 50 27 555

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 22 22 17 18 0 1 41 36 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 19 23 22 17 0 0 38 39 68
2018 Bisexual 16 16 17 29 20 3 0 33 50 49
2018 Other 19 21 38 0 11 10 0 44 13 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 18 25 13 26 1 1 35 40 550

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 26 14 6 5 0 5 73 12 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 32 15 8 3 0 1 74 10 69
2018 Bisexual 43 34 17 4 3 0 0 76 6 49
2018 Other 49 25 16 0 4 6 0 79 4 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 26 13 6 8 2 6 70 15 555

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 27 22 11 10 0 1 57 21 1915
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 36 14 12 5 0 0 70 16 69
2018 Bisexual 26 25 26 15 9 0 0 51 24 49
2018 Other 24 47 22 0 3 4 0 74 3 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 27 23 11 14 1 2 50 26 554

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 35 23 10 7 0 1 60 17 1915
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 46 21 11 9 0 0 59 20 70
2018 Bisexual 27 28 23 16 3 3 0 56 20 50
2018 Other 29 26 32 0 9 4 0 58 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 30 26 14 7 3 2 51 22 550

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 33 26 13 8 0 1 53 21 1910
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 32 32 16 8 0 0 43 24 69
2018 Bisexual 22 24 22 21 11 0 0 46 33 50
2018 Other 22 33 18 0 23 4 0 58 24 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 28 18 12 1 2 40 31 553

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 32 23 11 9 0 1 56 20 1913
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 40 22 12 10 0 0 56 22 70
2018 Bisexual 25 21 24 16 13 0 0 46 29 50
2018 Other 13 18 34 22 9 4 0 32 32 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 29 23 15 11 2 2 50 27 550

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 33 22 12 6 0 0 59 19 1906
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 43 24 13 5 0 0 58 18 70
2018 Bisexual 24 32 23 18 3 0 0 56 21 50
2018 Other 16 17 40 20 3 4 0 34 24 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 28 21 14 10 1 2 54 25 549

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 25 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 1897
2018 Gay or lesbian 48 27 15 5 4 0 1 76 9 70
2018 Bisexual 41 27 19 9 5 0 0 68 14 50
2018 Other 52 13 20 0 4 10 0 73 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 23 15 8 5 1 4 71 14 546

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 67 16 7 3 2 1 4 87 5 1901
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 21 7 1 2 0 2 89 3 70
2018 Bisexual 55 27 15 0 2 0 2 83 2 50
2018 Other 55 12 8 9 0 11 5 80 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 16 8 4 5 3 6 82 9 548

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 64 16 9 4 5 1 2 81 9 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 34 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 70
2018 Bisexual 56 27 4 7 5 0 2 84 12 49
2018 Other 72 9 7 9 0 4 0 84 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 19 12 4 7 2 5 75 12 549

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 30 13 4 3 0 1 80 7 1910
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 34 12 2 1 0 0 85 3 69
2018 Bisexual 46 35 10 9 0 0 0 82 9 50
2018 Other 29 49 14 4 0 4 0 81 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 31 12 5 4 1 2 77 10 556

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 20 11 7 6 0 1 76 13 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 21 17 14 2 0 0 66 17 69
2018 Bisexual 45 29 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 50
2018 Other 60 22 3 11 0 4 0 85 12 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 24 16 8 6 1 2 69 14 549

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 51 12 6 2 1 0 28 87 5 1903
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 18 4 6 0 0 23 88 7 68
2018 Bisexual 54 15 2 4 0 0 26 93 5 50
2018 Other 55 9 7 0 0 4 25 90 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 11 5 1 2 2 30 88 5 548

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 25 11 4 1 0 4 82 6 1902
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 29 15 7 1 0 3 76 8 68
2018 Bisexual 54 30 9 5 1 0 0 84 7 50
2018 Other 60 14 9 7 0 4 6 82 8 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 22 11 5 3 2 7 79 9 554

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 62 17 9 4 6 1 2 81 10 1908
2018 Gay or lesbian 67 13 8 5 3 0 3 83 8 69
2018 Bisexual 69 11 8 4 9 0 0 80 12 50
2018 Other 65 13 0 4 11 0 6 84 16 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 16 7 4 6 2 5 81 11 555

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 30 14 4 2 0 1 80 6 1909
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 19 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 69
2018 Bisexual 34 30 28 4 5 0 0 63 9 50
2018 Other 41 16 35 0 4 4 0 59 5 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 26 13 5 2 1 3 79 7 550

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 31 37 14 6 0 0 43 20 1916
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 31 36 12 7 0 0 45 20 71
2018 Bisexual 3 34 39 18 6 0 0 38 23 50
2018 Other 20 29 33 14 4 0 0 49 18 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 28 33 18 8 0 2 40 27 558

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 21 39 21 8 0 0 29 32 1894
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 11 38 25 11 0 0 36 25 70
2018 Bisexual 15 27 36 18 4 0 0 21 42 47
2018 Other 15 25 36 19 4 0 0 24 41 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 24 37 17 7 0 1 25 38 542

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 45 17 9 5 2 0 68 15 1905
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 47 15 8 5 1 0 71 13 69
2018 Bisexual 13 52 19 12 3 2 0 66 15 50
2018 Other 11 42 20 13 9 4 0 55 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 38 20 9 5 4 2 64 15 555

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 36 19 17 10 2 0 54 27 1914
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 34 21 20 9 0 0 50 28 70
2018 Bisexual 9 39 32 13 7 0 0 47 20 50
2018 Other 6 56 0 20 14 4 0 65 35 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 25 21 20 14 2 2 42 36 555
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Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 25 21 15 15 1 1 23 77 1918
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 27 23 15 14 1 0 21 79 71
2018 Bisexual 18 28 19 17 18 0 0 18 82 50
2018 Other 33 11 11 18 8 18 0 41 59 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 28 20 14 12 2 1 24 76 559

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 1429
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 54
2018 Bisexual 23 42
2018 Other 45 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 421

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 1430
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 54
2018 Bisexual 42 42
2018 Other 45 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 421

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 1429
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 54
2018 Bisexual 23 42
2018 Other 24 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 421

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 1430
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 54
2018 Bisexual 48 42
2018 Other 45 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 421

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 1429
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 54
2018 Bisexual 5 42
2018 Other 9 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 421

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 1430
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 54
2018 Bisexual 32 42
2018 Other 51 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 421

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 1429
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 54
2018 Bisexual 35 42
2018 Other 20 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 421

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 38 19 12 6 21 1370
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 43 17 9 5 23 50
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 38 16 11 8 22 397

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 68 1415
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 74 52
2018 Bisexual 23 77 42
2018 Other 46 54 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 69 418

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 22 18 18 26 1 5 33 48 1425
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 20 15 22 30 4 2 29 55 52
2018 Bisexual 5 25 11 16 37 3 2 32 57 41
2018 Other 0 20 9 14 57 0 0 20 71 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 18 20 18 29 2 6 27 52 421

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 11 16 18 46 1 4 15 68 1425
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 13 11 19 50 1 2 17 71 52
2018 Bisexual 0 11 8 20 59 3 0 11 81 41
2018 Other 0 0 9 34 57 0 0 0 91 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 10 17 18 45 3 4 14 68 419

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 19 16 11 10 1 8 59 23 1911
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 15 18 5 11 0 5 64 17 68
2018 Bisexual 20 22 20 16 14 0 8 45 33 50
2018 Other 33 28 0 7 10 11 11 78 22 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 16 16 10 16 2 10 52 30 559
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